Accepted Insurance & Billing Information
Helping Your Patients Access 
Care with Confidence
Proactive Insurance and Billing Assistance for Referring Physicians
Thank you for considering Rheumatology Associates as a partner in the care of your patients. We are proud to offer collaborative, high-quality outpatient rheumatology and infusion services designed to extend your care while keeping you informed every step of the way.
This page is intended to assist referring physicians, billing coordinators, and clinic staff in navigating insurance requirements, billing questions, and our reimbursement process.
Insurance
Insurance Plans We Accept
We are in-network with a wide range of insurance providers, including:
If your patient has a plan not shown above, please contact our referral team
—we may still be able to accommodate.
Process
Insurance Verification & Authorization Process
Once we receive your referral, our dedicated authorization team will:
Contact the patient’s insurance carrier
Confirm eligibility and benefits
Obtain any required prior authorizations
Notify both your office and the patient of approval status
We handle all payer communications on your behalf to reduce the burden on your clinic. Typical turnaround time: 1–3 business days (dependent on payer responsiveness)
Documentation
Commonly Requested Payer Documentation
To expedite prior authorizations, please include the following with your referral:
- Recent chart notes supporting diagnosis
- Relevant lab results or imaging
- Medication history (especially prior therapies)
- ICD-10 and CPT codes, if available
- Patient demographics and copy of insurance card
insurance and billing
Patient Financial Responsibility
We educate patients on their insurance coverage and offer transparent billing support. Our team works to minimize out-of-pocket expenses and helps connect eligible patients to co-pay assistance, foundation grants, or manufacturer programs when available.
Patients receive:
- Clear cost estimates prior to treatment
- Access to financial counseling
- Support applying for financial aid or drug assistance programs
support
Billing Support for Provider Offices
If your team needs assistance with coding or payer-specific questions, 
we’re here to help. We provide:
Guidance
ICD-10/CPT guidance for infusion therapy
Tips
Documentation tips for coverage support
Communication
Communication templates for payers or patients
Sample
Sample superbills (upon request)
Contact Our Insurance & Billing Team
We’re happy to speak with your billing department directly to resolve questions and improve patient access to care.
Direct Line: 530.276.0075
Fax: 530.276.0077
Billing@RheumatologyClinic.com
Hours:
We're open Monday through Friday,

from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

We also offer extended hours for our infusion patients.